M.S. in Marketing Admission

Admission is competitive. Students are encouraged to apply early. To apply, please fill out either the paper (PDF) or online application. Applications are not reviewed until the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies receives all required materials. Students are notified of admission decision after materials have been received and evaluated.

Admission Requirements and Documents

Official transcripts of all previous college work received directly from each institution

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is required. Pending approval, applicants may submit a request to waive the GMAT through their admissions counselor if they meet ALL of the following criteria:

Sufficient evidence of three or more years of
relevant professional work experience within the past five years

A business degree from a regionally accredited
institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better

Earned a grade of B or better in each of the following courses: ACC202, ACC203, FIN 310, ECO 204, ECO 205, QMB 210, MKT 300 (or the equivalent of these courses at your undergraduate institution)

PLEASE NOTE: Meeting the criteria listed above only qualifies a student to request a GMAT waiver. All GMAT waivers are reviewed on an individual basis and must be approved by a committee. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information.

Two professional reference forms (PDF) from individuals who attest to the applicant's professional background and academic potential. Professional letters of recommendation are accepted, if preferred.

Professional résumé

Personal statement: In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from The University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.

Work experience is recommended but not required.

International applicants: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report

Application Deadlines:

There is no application deadline. Applications are evaluated for fall, spring and summer terms on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted until spaces are full for the relevant term. Due to this rolling basis, admission is competitive and students are encouraged to apply early. Students are notified of their status once all documents have been received.